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Thru Hiker Trail Names

by Ashli April 15, 2014

written by Ashli

We are officially starting to feel like thru hikers. We have hit the 100 mile mark on the trail, and crossed over into North Carolina. Right now we are in Franklin for a rest and a resupply.

Hundreds of people have started their hikes within the same week as us. We are constantly meeting new people, or running into people we thought we ahead of or behind us.

It is a tradition on the AT to be given a trail name. Having a trail name makes it easier to remember people. Sometimes you can pick your trail name, but typically you are given it by the people you hike with.

Everyone knows that Kyle is a problem solver, and after getting a few bear lines unstuck from trees he has been given the very fitting trail name MacGyver.

After noticing that dirt is somehow attracted to me I have been dubbed Katniss Neverclean.

So begin the adventures of Kat and Mac.

April 15, 2014 1 comment

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Camping Hiking Thru Hike

Starting my Thru Hike, Pics from Neels Gap

by Ashli April 11, 2014

written by Ashli

Too busy to write a formal post, so here’s a few pictures from the last week!

April 11, 2014 1 comment

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Camping Hiking Thru Hike

A Successful Start on the Appalachian Trail

by Ashli April 6, 2014

written by Ashli

We started our trip on the Approach trail at Amicalola falls. We were dropped off in the evening and stayed at the Max Epperson shelter at the start of the trail.

We started hiking the next morning and by the end of the day we finally reached the start of the appalachian trail.

Over the next few days we made our way to Neels Gap, the first place to get a shower and a bed. We averaged about 8 miles a day and plan to start doing bigger miles in the next few weeks.
Our legs are sore but we are making a ton of new friends and having the time of our life!

April 6, 2014 2 comments

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Hiking Thru Hike

Leaving to Hike the Appalachian Trail

by Ashli March 31, 2014

written by Ashli

After a fond farewell from our friends and family, Kyle and I are setting off on the adventure of a lifetime.

Our REI family has provided an overwhelming amount of support. At our farewell shindig we were treated to many hugs, a few gifts, and a LOT of drinks.

We were also given a Lego look alike to accompany us on our trek.

Yesterday I weighed my pack for the final time and have an official base weight of 21.4 pounds. On top of that I will be carrying around 8 pounds of food (I’m bringing wayyy too much food) and however much water I need.
It’s a little bit heavier than I would like, but as we hike we will be able to send home the extra things that we may not want.

Today Kyle and I are flying to Atlanta and are hitching a ride from a local to the start of the trail where we will promptly be murdered (according to my mom). We are tenting tonight and start hiking in the morning.

Here we are at the smallest airport I’ve ever seen (Trenton)

We have opted to take the approach trail which is an 8 mile thigh burner that leads to the start of the Appalachian trail. Our first re supply point is in Neels Gap about 38 miles from the start of our hike.

Here we go!!!

Also, Kyle has decided to make his own blog too! Check him out at kfloodhiker.wordpress.com

March 31, 2014 3 comments

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